Black Bros. Veneer Press for Veneer Laminating
Black Bros. offers two different veneer presses - "flat panel laminating" and "profile (3D)."
The Black Bros. Membrane Veneer Press provides the unique ability to press the veneer on the front and back sides of your panels simultaneously. There are three pressing possibiliies - single sided, double sided, and double sided 3D. Below you'll find detailed descriptions of our various veneer presses and the advantages of each.
Thermolaminators
Single Membrane Veneer Press
- Teflon conveyor for material flow
- Single Membrane
- Automatic temperature control
- Electrically heated aluminum platen to reduce power consumption by 50%
- No oil required
- No hydraulics required
- Modem or Ethernet connection
Double Membrane Veneer Press
- As above plus...
- Lower electrically heated aluminum platen
- Double Membrane, top & bottom
- Vacuum system to extract air from between the two membranes
- Ideal for double sided entry door panels and kitchen cabinets
Veneer Applications
Woodworking
- Kitchen cabinets and doors
- Office Furniture
- Cabinetry
3D Laminating & Forming of:
- Oak, Maple, Walnut, Cherry
- Other common veneers
The double membrane system is ideal for the three-dimensional laminating
of:
Veneer Features
Black Bros. Membrane Press Advantages
Aerospace Technology
Black Bros. operates in four distinct industries - aerospace, textiles, rubber, and woodworking. By engineering presses for companies like Boeing and NASA, we have developed new aerospace technologies that are integrated into our membrane presses.Pressure System
The Black Bros. membrane press does not have ANY hydraulic systems. Press is closed using air pressure only- NO hydraulic pistons, NO seals, and NO leaks
- NO hydraulic oil or filters to change
- NO motors, NO pumps, NO valves, No hoses, and NO leaks
Heating System
Electrically heated aluminum plate does not require any oil system to compensate for hot spots and cold spots- NO oil or filters to change
- NO motors, NO pumps, NO valves, No hoses, and NO leaks
Heater Element
The Black Bros. 'silicone rubber blanket heater' uses variable wattage to eliminate hot spots and cold spots. Nichrome wire heaters provide fast heating, and temperatures up to 392°F (200°C).- NO tubular heaters or calrod heaters, which cause hot and cold spots
Energy Consumption
The energy required to operate an Black Bros. press is almost 50% less then other thermofoil press companies. See our comparison chart to view details.Membrane & Membraneless Operation
The Black Bros. membrane press can ALSO operate "membraneless" without having to remove the membrane. Achieve the advantages of guaranteed edge bonding with the superior heating of a membrane press, COMBINED with the superior definition of a membraneless press! Membrane can be replaced in approximately 30 minutes if necessary.Simplicity
Black Bros. presses offer simplicity in operation and maintenance through the easy-to-learn Touchscreen Control Panel. The SmartPin System offers an example of Touchscreen Control Panel operation.Made in America
Parts and service are readily available and affordable! Many parts can be purchased locally.
Membrane Presses
by Black Bros.
Our Laminating Presses offer the highest quality in the thermolaminator industry. We are confident in our thermofoil presses and believe you'll agree. Click to see a comparison chart of the Black Bros. thermofoil press versus others in the thermofoil industry.
Vacuum Presses
by Black Bros.
The Black Bros. Vacuum Laminate press is one of our best selling machines. Their economical pricing and high production make them a great solution for smaller companies producing thermofoil cabinets as well as many other applications. The vacuum press continues to please customers who enjoy the exceptional definition in their thermofoil doors.